Shamsad Mortuza

BLOWIN' IN THE WIND

Dr Shamsad Mortuza is a professor of English at Dhaka University, and former pro-vice-chancellor of the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB).

Why are BSc and diploma engineers at war?

There is another underlying issue: a serious scarcity of professional jobs and a mismatch between higher education and the labour market demands.

2d ago

The anatomy of a suicide note

A family of four died to avoid the trap of debt and pain of hunger.

1w ago

DUCSU polls 2025: Democracy’s dress rehearsal?

We can view the holding of DUCSU polls (followed by JUCSU and RUCSU polls in the same month) as a step towards rebuilding democracy from the foundation.

2w ago

The cracks in Bangladesh’s education system

Our education system has stunted the cognitive development of our youth.

3w ago

The struggle continues

Revolutionary literature all over the world has shown the frequent bitterness of post-independence betrayal.

1m ago

It’s time we turned to inclusive, trauma-informed pedagogy

It is becoming increasingly evident that intergenerational chemistry is no longer present.

1m ago

Who will own up to the SSC debacle?

We must own up to our role not only in success but also in failure.

1m ago

Time to rethink media transformation

Media today has transformed into a spectacular performance focused on visibility.

1m ago
August 30, 2025
August 30, 2025

Why are BSc and diploma engineers at war?

There is another underlying issue: a serious scarcity of professional jobs and a mismatch between higher education and the labour market demands.

August 23, 2025
August 23, 2025

The anatomy of a suicide note

A family of four died to avoid the trap of debt and pain of hunger.

August 16, 2025
August 16, 2025

DUCSU polls 2025: Democracy’s dress rehearsal?

We can view the holding of DUCSU polls (followed by JUCSU and RUCSU polls in the same month) as a step towards rebuilding democracy from the foundation.

August 9, 2025
August 9, 2025

The cracks in Bangladesh’s education system

Our education system has stunted the cognitive development of our youth.

August 2, 2025
August 2, 2025

The struggle continues

Revolutionary literature all over the world has shown the frequent bitterness of post-independence betrayal.

July 26, 2025
July 26, 2025

It’s time we turned to inclusive, trauma-informed pedagogy

It is becoming increasingly evident that intergenerational chemistry is no longer present.

July 19, 2025
July 19, 2025

Who will own up to the SSC debacle?

We must own up to our role not only in success but also in failure.

July 12, 2025
July 12, 2025

Time to rethink media transformation

Media today has transformed into a spectacular performance focused on visibility.

July 5, 2025
July 5, 2025

We cannot let violence silence our daughters

What is perhaps more insidious than the acts themselves is the language that now surrounds them. The lexicon of liberation has deliberately opted for expletives.

June 21, 2025
June 21, 2025

Understanding the university ranking mismatch

We need to change our mindset and up our game to improve our universities’ standing.